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Wu Changshuo 1844-1927
Estimate
85,000 - 120,000 HKD
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Description
- Wu Changshuo
- CALAMUS, CABBAGE AND TARO
- ink and light colour on paper, hanging scroll
Signed Changshuo, dated ji hai of the Guangxu reign, 1899, the eleventh lunar month, inscribed, and with two seals of the aritst
Provenance
From a French private collection. Acquired from Beijing Antique Store in 1969
Condition
- In fairly good condition.
- Due to aging, the paper bears a light tanning tone.
- Close examination reveals the scroll has undergone some restoration, which has significantly made the condition stable.
- The scroll is kept in old mountings which at least could be dated back to 1960's, as the tag from the Beijing Antique Store marking the date of the purchase was 1969
"In response to your inquiry, we are pleased to provide you with a general report of the condition of the property described above. Since we are not professional conservators or restorers, we urge you to consult with a restorer or conservator of your choice who will be better able to provide a detailed, professional report. Prospective buyers should inspect each lot to satisfy themselves as to condition and must understand that any statement made by Sotheby's is merely a subjective, qualified opinion. Prospective buyers should also refer to any Important Notices regarding this sale, which are printed in the Sale Catalogue.
NOTWITHSTANDING THIS REPORT OR ANY DISCUSSIONS CONCERNING A LOT, ALL LOTS ARE OFFERED AND SOLD AS IS" IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CONDITIONS OF BUSINESS PRINTED IN THE SALE CATALOGUE."
"In response to your inquiry, we are pleased to provide you with a general report of the condition of the property described above. Since we are not professional conservators or restorers, we urge you to consult with a restorer or conservator of your choice who will be better able to provide a detailed, professional report. Prospective buyers should inspect each lot to satisfy themselves as to condition and must understand that any statement made by Sotheby's is merely a subjective, qualified opinion. Prospective buyers should also refer to any Important Notices regarding this sale, which are printed in the Sale Catalogue.
NOTWITHSTANDING THIS REPORT OR ANY DISCUSSIONS CONCERNING A LOT, ALL LOTS ARE OFFERED AND SOLD AS IS" IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CONDITIONS OF BUSINESS PRINTED IN THE SALE CATALOGUE."